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Makita LXT601 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Combo Kit, 6-Piece
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Product Description
Includes: No.BHP452 LXT 1/2" 18V hammer drill/driver, No.BTSD141 LXT 1/4" shank 18V impact driver, No.BJR182 18V reciprocating saw, No.BSS611 6-1/2" 18V circular saw, No.BGA452 4-1/2" 18V grinder, No.BML185 18V rechargeable flashlight, side handle, edge g uide, wrench, 2 guards, 1 circular saw blade, 1 reciprocating saw blade, 2 18V Lithium Ion 3.0 Ah batteries, No.DC18RA charger and tool bag. DRILL/DRIVER:
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #2077 in Home Improvement
- Brand: Makita
- Model: LXT601
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00 pounds
Features
- LXT lithium-ion battery and optimum charging system produces 430-Percent total lifetime work with 2.5X more cycles
- BHP452 1/2 hammer driver-drill has a new 4-pole motor for 450-Inch/Pound of torque and weights only 3.9-Pound; BGA452 4-1/2-Inch cordless cut/off/angle grinder produces an impressive 10,000 RPM for 50-Percent faster grinding
- BSS611 6-1/2-Inch circular saw has a D35 high torque motor that delivers maximum power for cutting 2X material at 45-Degree and is only 6.9-Pound
- BJR182 Reciprocating saw with tool-less blade change and shoe adjustment at only 8.1-Pound :BTD141 impact driver is 40-Percent more impact ,1,330-Inch/Pound of torque with 0-3,200 IPM and is 3.3-Pound
- BML185 4-Position flashlight with xenon bulbs runs 4.3 hrs; LXT lithium-ion battery provides longer run time, 5X lower self-discharge and 16 firm holding terminals
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description
The Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 6-Piece Combo Kit is built for the pro-user who demands a wide range of Best in Class cordless solutions. The LXT601 delivers 6 Lithium-Ion cordless tools for drilling, driving, fastening, cutting, grinding, demolition, and more. Each tool is powered by Makita's 18V LXT Lithium-Ion battery and the ENERGY STAR rated Makita Rapid Optimum Charger.
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A Wide Range of Best in Class Cordless Solutions
Makita's LXT601 includes a 1/2-inch hammer driver-drill with 450 in.lbs. of Max Torque (BHP452Z), a powerful impact driver that weighs only 3.3 pounds (BTD141Z), a 6-1/2-inch circular saw that will cut 2X material at 45 degrees (BSS611Z), a recipro saw with 2,900 SPM (BJR182Z), a 4-1/2-inch angle grinder with 10,000 RPM (BGA452Z), and a rechargeable flashlight with Xenon bulb (BML185). The LXT601 includes two 18V LXT Lithium-Ion batteries and a Rapid Optimum Charger for increased battery and charging power--and less downtime on the job site.
Built for a Variety of Applications
The LXT601 delivers a wide range of cordless solutions for drilling, driving, fastening, cutting, grinding, demolition, and more. It's ideal for pro trades including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, remodeling, concrete, and any pro contractor who requires a Best in Class engineered cordless combo kit. The LXT601 is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best in class engineering.
About Makita's 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Tool Series
As one of the pioneers driving the cordless tool revolution, Makita changed the game with its breakthrough 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Series. Three years after its debut, Makita's LXT Series has grown from seven to over 35 tools, providing a wide range of cordless solutions for professional tradesmen. Makita also added 18V compact lithium-ion for cordless power in a more compact size. Makita's 18V Lithium-Ion batteries and ENERGY STAR rated Optimum Charging System provide several benefits over old battery technology. When compared to traditional 18V Ni-Cd batteries, Makita's 18V Lithium-Ion batteries have 40% less weight, longer run time, and five-times lower self-discharge to keep cells active and ready to use at any time.
Makita's 18V Lithium-Ion battery delivers 2,000 cycles--2.5X more than Ni-Cd. In addition, built-in shock absorbing features help protect the battery, and 16 firm-holding contact terminals deliver constant high power. During the charging process, a built-in memory chip in the battery communicates with the Optimum Charger for a more efficient charge, extending the battery life. Makita's Optimum Charger is also faster: it will charge an 18V LXT Lithium-Ion battery in just 30 minutes, and an 18V compact lithium-ion battery in only 15 minutes. Makita also offers a Rapid Automotive Charger for 18V LXT and 18V compact lithium-ion batteries that plugs into 12V DC sockets equipped in most automobiles and trucks for added mobility. Makita's growing line of LXT cordless tool solutions features a wide range of industrial-quality power tools, including driver-drills, impact drivers, impact wrenches, saws, grinders, screwguns, rotary hammers, and more. The LXT Series also offers a jobsite radio, rechargeable flashlights, and several different combo kits.
About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best in Class Engineering.
Warranty
Every Makita Lithium-Ion tool is backed by Makita's 3-Year Warranty that covers repair due to defects in materials or workmanship up to three years from the date of original purchase. Makita Lithium-Ion batteries and chargers have a limited 1-year warranty. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.
What's in the Box
1/2-Inch Hammer Driver-Drill, Impact Driver, Reciprocating Saw, 6-1/2-Inch Circular Saw, 4-1/2-Inch Cut-Off Angle Grinder, Flashlight, two 18V LXT Lithium-Ion batteries, 30-Minute Rapid Optimum Charger, Contractor Bag with wheels and telescoping handle.
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From the Manufacturer
LXT601 18V LXT Lithium_Ion 6-Pc.combo Kit includes: BHP452,BJR182,BSS611,BTD141,BGA452,BML185
Customer Reviews
Makita review - by a contractor, for contractors
The purpose of this review is to help contractors make an informed decision about this Makita cordless kit. I spent hours researching before I decided on this one (LXT601) and I hope to make your search easier.
I am a remodeling contractor and I use these tools HARD five days a week. I bought this kit in July of 2008. After getting over the euphoria of brand new cordless tools and using them for several months, I have a list of pros and cons.
One random note. I thought that all lithium-ion tools stop dead when the battery gets too low. This is certainly not the case. All of these tools wind down just as my old NiCad kit did.
The impact driver is by far the best and most useful tool in the kit. The belt clip is wonderful and the LED light at the front of the tool, which I admit that I thought was silly at first, has a surprising number of uses. The fact that it stays on when you release the trigger is great - most other lights will flash on with every slight squeeze. I can drive 3" screws constantly for over an hour on a single battery.
The hammerdrill/driver is on the weak side. When drilling 5/32" holes for tapcons, the tool seemed to buzz and vibrate more than actually hammer. It works great for light and even some medium-duty jobs, but not much beyond that. It works well for driving, but with the impact driver, I don't even use the drill for driving anymore. All in all, the drill is not impressive.
The circular saw cut like a hot knife through butter with the supplied blade. However, as with any thin kerf blade, the cut deteriorated significantly as the blade became more used. The motor and power are fine, and the grip feels very natural. However, I have two major gripes. The first is that the lever that controls the depth-of-cut seems to strip out repeatedly and I have to remove the E-clip and manually return the lever to its intended position. It's quite frustrating at times. The second gripe is that the lever for the blade guard is not big enough and I have to contort my hand into a very awkward position to reach it. I'm not impressed with those two design elements.
The sawzall feels great in my hands, but seems underpowered. It's certainly not up to any significant cutting task. It would be fine for cutting a hole in a roof for a ventilation fan or something of that nature, but it wouldn't be able to cut out all of the studs in a window opening, for example. Also, when the tool vibrates excessively such as when cutting metal bolts, hardware, or the like the blade clamp is not able to hang on to the blade and it keeps flying out. THAT gets old in a hurry.
And the flashlight, although bright, only has four positions. I have had other lights in the past that swivel and are much more useful. I have a much tougher time getting this one into position, such as on a mudsill to shine into the electrical panel in the basement I'm working on.
And here's the verdict... The best tool is the impact driver. There is a 2-piece kit available that contains the impact driver and a much heavier hammerdrill which I've used and found to be a much better tool. I would buy the 2-piece kit if I had it to do over. If you're a contractor, as I am, and you intend to use these tools to make a living, as I do, I would recommend not buying this kit. DeWalt has kits that are heavier because they're NiCad, but the saws work better. As much as I hate to say it, if I were to start from scratch and were to only buy one tool platform, it would be DeWalt. If I could mix and match, I would buy the DeWalt kit for the saws, and the Makita 2-piece for the drill and impact driver.
There you have it. I know that was long-winded, but hopefully it was helpful. Happy tool hunting!
Works great so far...
I bought this set for about 2 weeks.
A new version to replace LXT600 / LXT700 (both were retired). Look at the spec and here's the difference:
1. BHP452 maybe less powerful than BHP451 (just by spec; I don't own BHP451 to compare);
2. BSS611 is 0.2 lb lighter than BSS610; (Dewalt circular saw blade (18 tooth) made finish smoother in this set.)
3. BJR182 is 1.875" shorter than BJR181 and w/o the LED front light;
4. BTD141 has 50 in-lbs Torque more than BTD140 (I don't like the cheap silver plastic at the body, but not enough to make me deduct a star from this set);
5. DC18RA 30 minutes rapid charger vs old DC18SC 45 minutes charger.
Forget the LXT700, you don't want to pay $100 more for a on-site radio. You can have it free through rebate if you bought this set on/before 5/31/08.
I rather Makita offered an extra battery (even it's cheaper), but there is no choice. As another reviewer pointed out MP3 is a better choice.
You can still go to LXT600 to see all the users' reviews.
Best price/quality/size/weight/completion comapre with other brands like Dewalt, Milwaukee, Ridgid (no cordless grinder), Bosch, etc.
Prefect if Maikta replace the flashlight by a Jig Saw. Every brands practice to make money/looks better by placing a flashlight in their combos. What can I said...
I used to own Dewalt DC4PAKA combo kit but found the Ni-cad battery didn't last long so returned it and decided to go Lithium-ion.
IMO Dewalt quality is excellcent but the weight (me not a big guy) and price is too heavy; Milwaukee just too heavy and I don't like its hand-feel. Ridgid has lifetime service guarantee (including battery) but I'm not sure the quality of both tools and service. Tools look and feel good in HD but offer no cordless grinder.
So far every tools included are doing their job as what they suppose to. Again I compare this set with Dewalt Ni-Cad 4 pc combo set, not any other cord/cordless tools.
One LXT600 reviewer said the recipro saw is a pc of junk. I don't know but for me it did what Dewalt recipro saw capable to, only the weight is much lighter.
However, I did extended research before my decision and much appreciate opinions from all reviewers.
Still working well after three years
2009 Update... Still going after all these years.
It's been almost three years since I got the 6 piece kit and so far, no problems. I have added two naked tools to it - a jigsaw, as noted below, and, this year, a blower.
Makita makes and Amazon sells an 18v blower that is really productive. That has been a tool that now gets used on almost every job for cleanup. I certainly recommend it. Great for cleanup. It's a very compact battery-powered leaf blower. Got a pile of sawdust? Blow it off. Need to get stuff out of the corners? Blow it.
Batteries... The original ones are beginning to fail. I expect two years use from LiOn batteries, so it's expected. The best buy so far has been the two pack from Amazon. However, now and again you find discount deals on the smaller tool kits. Keep the charger, keep the batteries and sell the tool on ebay.
@@@ Original Review...
I bought the six piece Makita 18v LiOn kit in December of 2006. I have been using it at work just about five days a week since then. I like it. Would I buy it again? Yes.
Buying this kit reduces the price per tool a whole bunch. Compare to the other options and see.
The ergonomics of the tools make my Bosch 18v stuff seem clunky. Bosch is now in the attic tool library.
The drill driver, impact driver and recip saw work just fine. Nice professional tools. No issues. They do the job.
The flashlight lights up. What can I say. You get one in most kits so they can call it a tool.
The grinder is a bit tender. You cannot lean on it like you would a 120v tool. However, it can grind things where there is no job power and getting job power would be a real pain.
The cordless saw is great. It has been the primary saw every day on this roofing job (89 marsard roofs and occasional 120v service) since November 07. An elegant tool.
The jobsite radio is a loser. I have the old green model and some clueless dweb did not include an mp3 jack. It does have a snooze alarm. Obviously the designers had considerable experience at job sites. The foreman will now wake you from your nap. The new white version has this jack. Myself, I use an MP3 player.
To add to the kit, I bought a bare jigsaw when they came on the market in this country. (Could get them in England a year earlier.)
Every year I buy a two pack of batteries. So far they are all working, but they do have a finite life.
